#literary-analysis

#literary-analysis

Elizabeth von Arnim's work conveys the theme of true self-recognition versus social appearances, highlighting personal transformation and independence amidst societal expectations.

"Paradise Lost is one of the books which the reader admires and lays down, and forgets to take up again. None ever wished it longer than it is."

The genre's exploration of automatism began with Karel Čapek's 'R.U.R.', which set the agenda for understanding robots as metaphors for labor and freedom.

This book offers an introduction to the Icelandic sagas, detailing various aspects of the genre. It then provides mini-descriptions of 40 sagas, explaining their content, dating, and transmission.

As early as 1411, the Greek scholar Manuel Chrysoloras noted how the ruins of Medieval Rome were seen as beautiful, even in their dismembered state.

It has become common to say that criticism is in a state of crisis, but critics have been saying that since criticism first emerged.

This new study offers a substantial rethinking of William Shakespeare's life and marriage, presenting a narrative of companionship that challenges the perception of their relationship.

The top­ic of sin and pun­ish­ment was a major issue in the Church, leading to more sophis­ti­cated ideas around Hell in art and lit­er­a­ture as a cautionary message.

"In the summer of 1592, when William Shakespeare was still new to London and yet to establish himself as a playwright, an outbreak of plague swept through the city, forcing the theatres to close until the contagion had abated."

Garth Risk Hallberg reflects on the breadth of Joyce Carol Oates's work, noting it embodies various genres including gothic, crime, and deep explorations of individual circumstances.

Wideman's 'Slaveroad' intertwines his life with the narratives of African men and women affected by the transatlantic slave trade, presenting a poignant exploration of identity.

In the longlisting stage, the judges found delight in selecting spotlight books, but at the shortlist meeting, the loss of titles became harder as unanimity developed over unique stories.

"Bad Twin made the biggest impression on the Lost fandom. A detective story about two wealthy brothers with very different personalities, Bad Twin speaks to Lost's love of dualities: Man of Science versus Man of Faith, Jacob versus The Man in Black, etc."

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica challenges literary conventions, thrusting readers into a dystopian world where humans are bred for meat, sparking unforgettable engagement.